Senior Economist – TI2  

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Economist for the South Caucasus region (which consists of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) is assigned to the Office of the Director General (CWOD) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our headquarters in Manila, Philippines, and may be assigned to one of CWRD’s Resident Missions.

You will primarily report to the Regional Lead Economist for CWRD, the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), with matrix reporting to the Country Directors, Armenia Resident Mission (ARRM), Azerbaijan Resident Mission (AZRM), and Georgia Resident Mission (GRM), and will supervise junior team members in the South Caucasus region.

Your Role

As a Senior Economist, you will lead economic sector work in the South Caucasus, including government dialogue, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge dissemination. You will conduct regular economic analysis and monitoring while guiding the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) development under the Country Director’s direction. Additionally, you will support government and ADB divisions in loan and technical assistance processing, non-lending products, knowledge solutions, and regional cooperation. You will also assist in external relations, engaging with development partners, civil society, and the press.

You will do:

Economics and Knowledge Operations

• Communicate regularly with Country Directors and economic teams at ARRM, AZRM, and GRM, providing economic support.
• Develop economic knowledge products, policy briefs, and blogs focused on the South Caucasus region.
• Lead and ensure the quality of complex economic studies, offering strategic advice on high-impact development areas with an area- specific approach.
• Collaborate with country teams on South Caucasus chapters for the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) and other economic reports.
• Support ADO launches, policy dialogues, and provide economic updates for management and IMF programs.
• Contribute to briefing papers for Management and the BOARD during South Caucasus visits.
• Guide high-level policy dialogues, knowledge-sharing events, and regional cooperation activities.
• Share lessons learned from the South Caucasus regions with teams in other areas.
• Facilitate regional cooperation, contribute to Management briefings, and lead sharing activities through forums, workshops, and media engagement.

Support for Project and Technical Assistance (TA) Processing and Implementation

• Support ADB’s sovereign and non-sovereign operations, contributing to loan and TA project design while ensuring cross-cutting concerns and economic context are integrated.
• Lead in the processing and implementation of regional TA projects in economic areas. Support implementing the country-level TA.
• Support project processing and implementation of projects with an area specific approach.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in economics (Ph.D. an advantage), with expertise in one or more of the following fields: public policy, economic development, macroeconomics, public finance, international economics, or other related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in development planning and policy formulation and operations.
• Evidence of high-quality knowledge outputs; publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals and advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic research and development in developing countries.
• Analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.
• Broad-based exposure to country programming.
• International experience working in development in several countries. Relevant experience in Central Asia.
• Ability to collaborate with senior staff, Management, and senior government officials.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI2.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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